Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Editor's note: the rumors are true, the new iPhone 7 won't have a headphone jack. You'll be able to connect wired headphones using a Lighting adapter included with the new phone, or wirelessly connect bluetooth headphones. In light of that, here are our picks for the best bluetooth headphones and earbuds you can buy.

Most of the technology in our lives has moved to wireless. Our phones, laptops, and even speakers are now wireless. While Bluetooth headphones used to pale in sound quality to their wired counterparts, that’s no longer the case with advancements in Bluetooth hardware and processing.

Wireless headphones offer the convenience of not having to deal with wires that get easily tangled, plus they offer more features like active noise cancelling, multi-device pairing, and long battery life.

Creative has a long history of making great sounding audio products and their budget Bluetooth headphones offer a lot of your money. At around $40, the Sound Blaster Jams cost around the same as a lot of wired headphones, but let you go wireless for 12 hours of listening.

The Sound Blaster Jams are lightweight and offer good sound for the price. They also work for making and taking calls, but they don’t sound very good so it’s best to take calls on your phone instead.

If you’re looking for the best bang for the buck in a wireless headphone, look no further than the MEElectronics Air-Fi Matrix2 AF62. These headphones come with a near field communications chip to make pairing with your Android device super easy; simply put your phone up to the Air-Fi Matrix2 and your phone will pair with the headphones automatically.

These wireless headphones also features both aptX and AAC codecs, which lets your device send over “CD quality” music utilizing the increased bandwidth that the codecs allow. What this means is that the Air-Fi Matrix2 AF62 sound really good, and will last 22 hours on a charge. And for under $100, it’s quite a bargain.

If you’re looking for a more stylish pair of wireless headphones, check out the Jabra MOVE. They’re well built, offer deep bass, and are light on the head. This makes for an extremely comfortable headphone that you can wear for extended periods.

The Jabra MOVE isn’t the most neutral headphone, so classical and jazz lovers should look elsewhere. Their battery life is also a bit of a bummer, as they only last around 8 hours of listening.

Our sister publication, PCMag loves these headphones so head over to read their full review.

If full sized, over and on-ear headphones aren’t for you, check out the JLab Epic Bluetooth earbuds. These compact earphones wrap around your neck and offer stellar audio with deep bass. Like the Jabra MOVE, these headphones are made for bass lovers, exhibiting a tight low-end bloom.

The JLab Epic Bluetooth are also splash-proof, making them a good choice for earphones you can take to the gym. Even though the JLab Epics are much smaller than the Jabra MOVE, they last 2 hours longer, for a total of 10 hours of playback time.

The JLab Epic Bluetooth and the Jaybird X2 look similar but the Jaybirds are around $50 more. What you get for the extra money is more balanced sound and arguably better build quality.

People love the Jaybird X2 for their reliable wireless connection, good sound, and rugged build. These are earbuds you can toss into a bag and take to the gym without worrying about them breaking. As with most earbuds, the Jaybird X2 come with a variety of tips and accessories to make sure you get a proper fit, which is necessary for good sound quality and isolation.

Plantronics is most known for its headsets but the company actually makes some really great headphones. The Backbeat Pros are full-sized over the ear headphones that have more features than you can shake a stick at. Along with active noise cancellation, you get the ability to pair with two devices, like a phone and tablet. This means you won’t be stuck using just your phone to listen to music or watch videos.

While Plantronic’s noise cancelling isn’t as good as Bose, it’s still decent. But perhaps the best feature of the Backbeat Pro is its 24 hour battery life. I had no problem hitting this number in my testing. There’s a more expensive version called the Backbeat Pro+ but it’s increased price isn’t worth it unless you’re planning to use them with a computer as they come with a $60 Hi-Fi USB adapter. They're a little heavy, but its features and sound make the Backbeat Pros a great pick.

If you care about sound quality and noise cancelling abilities first, you’ll want to check out the Parrot Zik 2.0. These headphones sound great and feature some of the best noise cancellation in the business.

You’ll either love or hate the touchpad on the side of the headphones and its battery life is somewhat disappointing when compared to the competition.

V-Moda makes some of the best built headphones I’ve ever gotten my hands on. Their construction is extremely solid and they offer customizable side “shields” to give your headphones a bit of personalization. Its design isn’t for everyone but they sound great.

They only offer 12 hours of battery life, which is a bit short compared to the competition, but you do have the option of using them in wired mode after the battery runs out.

If money's no object, the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless might just be the best wireless Bluetooth headphone you can buy. I’m a huge fan of the wired version of the Sennheiser Momentum because of their balanced sound and unique styling. The wireless version sound great as well, though it’s $500 price will turn many away.

If you’re looking for headphones specifically for your TV, you can’t go wrong with the Sennheiser RS 120. These don’t use Bluetooth like the rest of the headphones in this list, but opt for radio frequency instead. They offer great sound quality and are light and comfortable enough for extended listening sessions.

The RS 120 feature a charging dock so you can simply dock the headphones after using them, ensuring they’re charged for the next use. There is some audible hiss at times, which is a bummer, but it's a small trade off for the convenience of using them to watch TV without disturbing everyone else.